Power Pedal Accelerator Pedal Assembly | 1958+ VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 3 | Black (#CH81)

Washburn's Power Pedal Accelerator Pedal Assembly — Black, 1958+ VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia & Type 3 (#CH81)

The Power Pedal is a heavy-duty, machined replacement for the original factory accelerator pedal on 1958 and later VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3. It bolts in as a direct replacement using the factory mounting and delivers the precise, responsive throttle feel that the old stamped-steel factory pedals have always lacked. This is the black finish version, Part #CH81.

The factory VW pedal is a thin, stamped-steel flap that goes bent, sticky, or vague after 50+ years, with noticeable slop and flex under foot. The Power Pedal replaces it with a rigid machined assembly and a Delrin roller for crisp throttle feel — no flex, no stickiness — while still looking factory at a glance.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1958 onward (cars using the standard floor-pivot accelerator pedal)

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1958 onward

• VW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback): 1962–1973

Pre-1958 note: Earlier Beetles used a slightly different pedal geometry — confirm your car's pedal mount before ordering for a pre-1958 application.

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Washburn's Metal builds the Power Pedal in the USA to fix a known factory weak point. It bolts to the existing pivot bracket, uses the same throttle-cable attachment, and eliminates the vagueness of the worn factory pedal without any floor-pan modification.

Key Features & Benefits

• Direct bolt-in: Uses the factory pivot bracket location — no floor-pan modification.

• Crisper throttle feel: Rigid machined assembly removes factory slop and flex.

• Delrin roller: Low-friction, self-lubricating roller that won't wear out, need grease, or stick in cold weather.

• Factory look: Black finish looks stock at a glance while performing far better.

• Same cable hookup: Uses the factory throttle-cable attachment point — no linkage modification.

Technical Specifications

• Finish: Black

• Roller: Delrin (low-friction, long-wearing engineering plastic)

• Construction: Heavy-duty machined assembly

• Origin: Made in USA

• Part Number: #CH81 (Black version)

• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it require any modification to my floor pan? No. The Power Pedal bolts in using the existing factory pivot bracket location. If your factory pedal bracket is intact, it's a direct swap.

• What's the difference between the Black (#CH81) and Silver (#CH82) versions? Finish only. Mechanically identical. Black is the stealth/factory-look option; Silver pairs well with polished or chrome interior trim.

• Will I notice a difference in driving feel? Yes, immediately. It eliminates the vagueness and stickiness of the factory pedal, so throttle inputs translate directly to engine response with no slop or flex.

• Does the throttle cable hook up the same way? Yes. It uses the same throttle cable attachment point as the factory pedal. No linkage modification required.

• What's the Delrin roller for? It's the contact point between the pedal arm and floor pan, where most factory wear happens. Delrin is low-friction and self-lubricating, so it won't wear out, need grease, or get sticky in cold weather.

• Can I use this with my dune buggy or Manx? If your buggy uses a stock VW pedal cluster (most do, since they're built from a VW pan), yes. Confirm your pedal pivot setup matches the stock VW configuration.

• What if my factory bracket is missing or damaged? We sell the #CH39 accelerator pedal bracket separately — the weld-in pivot bracket the pedal hinges from. If your bracket has rusted away, replace both.

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